Location: Santa Clara, CA (Hybrid) | Type: Full-Time
Compensation: $150K–$300K + Competitive Equity | Visa Sponsorship: H-1B, O-1, OPT
About the Opportunity
Initio Capital is hiring a Software Compiler Engineer on behalf of a stealth-mode systems startup building the next-generation server architecture for high-performance, energy-efficient, and secure computing.
This is a rare opportunity to contribute to foundational technology in a space that’s redefining silicon and software co-design. The company is tackling compiler infrastructure at the bleeding edge of open-source (LLVM, GCC, binutils), working hand-in-hand with hardware and architecture teams to bridge the gap between RISC-V hardware and modern software stacks.
About the Role
As a Compiler Engineer , you’ll own critical pieces of toolchain development—helping optimize compiler output, run performance benchmarks, and solve real-world bottlenecks. You’ll make upstream contributions to key open-source ecosystems while also shipping tools that impact next-generation chips.
This is an extremely high-leverage technical role, ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of software, compilers, and architecture.
What You’ll Do
Contribute to and extend compilers such as LLVM, GCC, and binutils
Benchmark and analyze compiler performance against real-world workloads
Optimize code generation for RISC-V targets and beyond
Work cross-functionally with architecture and silicon teams to align compiler improvements with hardware design
Push upstream patches and improve the broader open-source toolchain ecosystem
Shape the roadmap for tooling infrastructure supporting custom silicon deployments
What We’re Looking For
3–5+ years of experience in compiler/toolchain development
Strong fluency in C/C++ (required); Rust is a plus
Deep understanding of compiler internals (LLVM or GCC in particular)
Proven experience profiling workloads and improving compiler output
Ability to think across the hardware/software boundary
Clear communication and collaborative approach to solving low-level systems problems
Prior contributions to open-source compilers or toolchain libraries
Familiarity with the RISC-V instruction set and architecture
Experience in chip simulation, systems programming, or microarchitecture modeling
Real-world experience improving performance for compute-heavy applications
Equity: Competitive early-stage equity package
H-1B, O-1, and OPT sponsorship available
Opportunity to work on cutting-edge infrastructure tech with top-tier engineering talent
Hybrid work setup in Santa Clara, CA
Backed by leading investors in silicon, hardware, and systems innovation
This is a chance to work on technology that will outlast any app—at the core of next-gen compute infrastructure.
Apply now to join the founding engineering team.
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